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Are non-compete agreements an effective retention strategy?

HR Brew

Non-compete agreements had some highs and lows in 2024. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) banned non-competes last April, arguing that they limit employees earnings and hamper innovation. Even as the future of non-competes remains foggy, they still impact roughly one in five Americans, according to the FTC.

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World of HR: Competing labor situations in East Asia have some recent graduates thriving while others scrape by

HR Brew

In November 2024, the youth unemployment rate was 16.1%, down from 18% in August (though percentages were higher before criteria changed to cast better-looking results). At the same time, Gen Z workers with masters degrees in China are struggling to find work, the BBC reported. Quick-to-read HR news & insights.

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Leveraging contingent talent to solve workforce challenges and drive innovation

HRExecutive

A 2024 survey found that 65% of tech leaders have skills gaps within their departments, and 62% say these gaps have a greater impact today compared to the previous year. By evaluating existing competencies against strategic business goals, companies can pinpoint gaps in their talent pools and prioritize the skills needed for future growth.

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How To Set Your Recruitment Goals In 2024

AIHR

If you’re wondering why recruitment goals are important, consider this: With unemployment at its lowest level in over 50 years , organizations are fiercely competing to land the best candidates to fill their vacancies. Let’s revisit our example: Vague goal: Reduce time-to-hire in 2024. So, what does a SMART recruitment goal look like?

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From Awareness to Action: An HR Guide to Making Accessibility Accessible

Speaker: Danielle Johnson - Director of HR, Compliance & DEI in AI tech at Impact Observatory

Prepare to broaden your understanding of Disability, Cultural Competency, and Inclusion with this insightful webinar. Making accessibility accessible for organizations of all sizes may seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be.

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Driving 2025 transformation: Why HR leaders choose Bob

HiBob

And while attempts to return to the way things were may have continued into 2024, its clear that looking forward is the only way to serve the needs of a rapidly evolving world. In fact, Valior HiBob research from November 2024 shows that organizations using Bob see productivity savings of up to 12.5

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Parents with access to paid sick leave spend more time caring for children, new study finds

HR Brew

At the beginning of 2024, 18 states and the District of Columbia had paid sick leave laws on the books, with legislation in Illinois, California, and Minnesota taking effect this year. Paid sick leave spurs uptick in childcare. additional minutes on “primary childcare” each day, representing an increase of 4.9%.

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